SoCal

I made it!  I did it!  I survived a week long trip to California by myself with two kids.  Ok, ok, I had some help along the way (THANK YOU SARA AND WADE!), but I still survived...barely. It was a blast, and E and D played their little hearts out.  M was also pretty good.  And I even got to see a college friend who graciously drove up from San Diego to see us.  Thanks June!

Opening birthday presents a little early

Checking out his new Thomas book

Eating doughnuts after Sunday school

Bath time!

At the beach on Balboa Island

First trip to the beach (with Sara)

E and M were super good for me during our flights and really the whole week.  They are definitely good travelers!  It was a challenge for me to do by myself, and I am sort of proud that I was able to do it.  I know it is silly, but I really am still figuring out the logistics of this two kiddo thingy. So to fly half way across the country alone was a big step.  Next time though, Tony is going with me! Ha! 

FLU SHOT!

So, E and I got a flu shot on Tuesday and since then I haven't been feeling right at all.  I have been alternating between hot and cold, achy, and my nose has been a little bit drippy.  But no fever... weird, huh? I've never, EVER had a reaction to the vaccine like this before, so it is sort of freaking me out.  Am I about to come down hard with the flu?  The scientist in me (if I can still call myself that after 5 years out of the lab) knows that there is no way I can actually get the flu from the flu vaccine.  But, there is part of me that is wondering a little bit.... I mean sheesh can I feel better already.  We are flying to California in 4 days (!!) and I sort of need to be feeling better. 

But the real purpose of this post is to brag that I took a 2.5 hour nap yesterday!  Me... a nap.... it was AWESOME!  I don't think I have taken a nap since M was born.  And after pushing myself to the brink of exhaustion last week, I really needed it.  The best part was I closed the door to my bedroom, crawled into bed, and pulled the covers over my head.  I was out, people, and it was fantastic.

So here's hoping that I start feeling better and that I can rest a bit this week before we travel.  Being a mom is soooo hard and when you are feeling like crap, it is even harder.  Three cheers for us moms! And if you have a chance, get a flu shot... but maybe not from CVS minute clinic.  Sheesh!

E keeps me on my toys, but is mostly my partner in crime.

The reasons I am so tired all the time!

Still here!

Finally sitting down to update the blog.  It has been awhile, a looong while since I posted last, and it is time to update with some pics and what's been going on in the Lee Clan life.

September is in full swing already with TCU football season (yes I know they lost and yes that game hurt), cooler temps (FINALLY!), and our trip to California fast approaching.  The kids are getting bigger and bigger everyday too. 

M, especially, is growing so fast. These days he is getting closer to the crawling stage.  He is at the point where he will lean waaayy over from a sitting position to reach something and then end up on all fours and just sort of rock back and forth.  He doesn't stay still for long that is for sure, and when he starts crawling, boy am I in trouble.  We have already started the process of moving E's little toys into her room.

Reason why E's toys need to be moved... M loves barbies

7 months old (almost 1 month ago!)

Swinging for the first time by himself! (with big sister too)

Trying to pull up in the crib and talking LOUD!

M is also talking A LOT!  He is so vocal with his baby sounds.  And he says "da-da" and I think "uh-oh", but no mama yet.  E has informed me that she wants M to call her "sister".  I want M to call her "noona", which is Korean for big sister.  But M will call his big sister whatever he wants, so we will just have to wait and see on that one.

Speaking of E, we have a busy fall planned for her.  She is signed up for dance classes, soccer, and starts nature school next week.  Whew!  And her 5th (5th!) birthday is fast approaching, with a princess party in the works that is sure to be fun.  E is also starting to read.  She can recognize a few words, and can even read a couple of her books now.  What a big girl she is!  Definitely a kid now!  I really can't believe she is so big already.  And this is really my last year with her before she starts public school. How did that happen so fast!

My almost 5 year old with the feather in her hair.

Playing "fashion show".  This requires lots of accessories.

Our lives are busy as ever, and although it is crazy and hard and overwhelming, it is also fun.  I am so blessed to be able to stay home and watch my kids grow up. And to be honest, I really wouldn't have it any other way!  Hope your fall is going great so far! And by the way....

GO FROGS!!